Hinman Family Charitable Trust
The Hinman Family Charitable Trust is a private foundation based in Berlin Heights, Ohio. Its 2024 filing reports grants to five charitable organizations, all in Ohio, including schools, community organizations, a church, and a food pantry.
Hinman Family Charitable Trust at a glance
In short: Hinman Family Charitable Trust gave $234K across 5 grants in 2024 (avg $47K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $233,639
- +43.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 5
- +150.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $46,728
- -42.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $32,540
- Total assets
- $1,056,687
- -12.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Ohio (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Hinman Family Charitable Trust
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The trust does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 40 South Street, Berlin Heights, OH 44814
Phone: (419) 625-8324
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Hinman Family Charitable Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Edison Local Schools ($154K). Together the top 5 received $234K.
Grant Size Distribution
36 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 23 grants of 36 (64%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All reported 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in Ohio. The listed recipients are in Milan, Berlin Heights, and Huron.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Hinman Family Charitable Trust gives
- Giving fell 42% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 222% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $163K (2023) to $622K (2020). In 2024 it made 5 grants totaling $234K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Edison Local Schools Milan, OH | Donation | $154,243 |
| Edison Athletic Boosters Milan, OH | Donation | $35,000 |
| Berlin Heights Congregational Churc Berlin Heights, OH | Donation | $32,540 |
| Berlin Township Conservation Club Berlin Heights, OH | Donation | $8,856 |
| Helping Hands Food Pantry Huron, OH | Donation | $3,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,056,687 | $58,887 | $249,157 | $233,639 | 5 | $233,639 | $37,746 | $105,082 |
| 2023 | $1,209,675 | $43,956 | $176,295 | $163,099 | 2 | $163,099 | $38,579 | $99,997 |
| 2022 | $1,366,313 | $-189,278 | $483,923 | $462,344 | 7 | $462,344 | $45,000 | $115,653 |
| 2021 | $2,034,579 | $276,584 | $424,146 | $404,480 | 10 | $404,480 | $106,587 | $139,359 |
| 2020 | $2,044,376 | $-48,259 | $647,010 | $622,334 | 12 | — | $36,942 | $147,862 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Hinman Family Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $105K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the trust reported five grants totaling $233,639. Grant amounts ranged from $3,000 to $154,243, with a median of $32,540. The largest awards were $154,243 to Edison Local Schools, $35,000 to Edison Athletic Boosters, $32,540 to Berlin Heights Congregational Church, $8,856 to Berlin Township Conservation Club, and $3,000 to Helping Hands Food Pantry. Each grant was listed as a donation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Victoria Welch is listed as trustee on the 2024 filing.
Hinman Family Charitable Trust is led by Victoria Welch, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Victoria Welch
Trustee
On filings since 2020
$16K (2020) → $11K (2024)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $11K, to Victoria Welch (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Hinman Family Charitable Trust
How much does Hinman Family Charitable Trust give each year?
Hinman Family Charitable Trust gave $234K across 5 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $163K across 2 grants.
What is Hinman Family Charitable Trust's typical grant size?
Hinman Family Charitable Trust's median grant in 2024 was $32,540, and its average grant was $46,728, across 5 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Hinman Family Charitable Trust give grants?
Hinman Family Charitable Trust gives mostly in Ohio: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Milan, OH (2 grants) and Berlin Heights, OH (2 grants).
Does Hinman Family Charitable Trust give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on Hinman Family Charitable Trust's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Donation" (5 grants).
Who are Hinman Family Charitable Trust's largest grantees?
Hinman Family Charitable Trust's largest 2024 grantees include Edison Local Schools ($154,243), Edison Athletic Boosters ($35,000) and Berlin Heights Congregational Churc ($32,540), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 95% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Hinman Family Charitable Trust?
Hinman Family Charitable Trust reported $1.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $234K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $105K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
How do I apply for a grant from Hinman Family Charitable Trust?
The trust does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Hinman Family Charitable Trust's EIN?
Hinman Family Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-6389499. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Hinman Family Charitable Trust accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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